The Mental Musician
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Depression

Depression

Stories Growth Mindset Community Advice and Support Mental Skills Mental Health Failure Reflections on Mental Health Depression Money and Music Burnout Advice from Mentors and Friends

Advice and SupportAdvice and Support

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The Stigma That’s Killing Musicians

If you think mental health in music isn’t real... well, f*** you. But I’ll keep fighting for the musicians who need it

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental HealthReflections on Mental Health

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I finally gave up on my dream. But it's helped me start living again.

Some reflections on depression, losing hope, and starting over

Brian Zhang

StoriesStories

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If Ed Sheeran can ask for help, so can you. It’s okay to not be okay.

Because behind every great musician is a mental health story we never hear. Until now.

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental HealthReflections on Mental Health

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Music Is the Most Addictive and Destructive Drug on the Planet

The same thing that makes you a musician is the thing that’s breaking you

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental HealthReflections on Mental Health

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Is your love for music slipping away?

I never thought this would happen to me—but it did.

Brian Zhang

StoriesStories

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How to Find Hope in a Broken Music Industry

Two moments that reminded me why music still matters

Brian Zhang

StoriesStories

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The Day I Walked Away from My Music Dream

And why it is okay to not live up to your potential

Brian Zhang